An Illinois man who brutally killed a six-year-old Palestinian Muslim boy and seriously injured his mother in a hate-fueled attack was sentenced on Friday to 53 years in prison, closing a chapter on a case that reignited fears of anti-Muslim violence across the U.S. Joseph Czuba, 73, was convicted in February of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and hate crime charges in the killing of Wadee Alfayoumi and the wounding of the child’s mother, Hanan Shaheen. The attack occurred in October 2023, just days after the war between Israel and Hamas began. Prosecutors said Czuba targeted the family because of their…
Author: Elizabeth Jenrola Oso
King Charles III will open Canada’s new session of Parliament on 27 May, the first time in over six decades that a reigning monarch will deliver the Speech from the Throne in Ottawa. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the visit “an historic honour that matches the weight of our times.” The symbolic move comes amid growing geopolitical tensions, as Carney prepares to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington on Tuesday. Trump, who dominated the Canadian election cycle with threats of annexation and trade aggression, has imposed tariffs on Canadian goods and repeatedly questioned Canada’s sovereignty, remarks Carney has denounced…
In a historic win for Australia’s center-left, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has secured a second consecutive three-year term, becoming the first leader in 21 years to achieve such a feat. Opposition Leader Peter Dutton conceded defeat late Saturday night, acknowledging Labor’s commanding lead. “We didn’t do well enough during this campaign, that much is obvious tonight, and I accept full responsibility for that,” Dutton said. He also confirmed he had called Albanese to congratulate him on the win, calling it “a historic occasion for the Labor Party.” According to projections by the Australian Electoral Commission, Labor is expected to claim…
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Colorado, the city of Denver, and several top officials, accusing them of obstructing federal immigration enforcement through so-called “sanctuary” policies. The suit, filed Friday in Denver federal court, claims these laws undermine national security and enabled violent gangs like Tren de Aragua to gain a foothold. “The United States has well-established, preeminent, and preemptive authority to regulate immigration matters,” the lawsuit states. It argues that Colorado’s restrictions on cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities directly interfere with federal mandates. Central to the case…
The United States (U.S) has officially designated a powerful Haitian gang alliance and a notorious affiliated faction as transnational terrorist organizations, a move that marks a significant escalation in Washington’s response to the deepening chaos in Haiti. Viv Ansanm, a sprawling criminal coalition that has seized control of much of Port-au-Prince, and the Gran Grif gang, responsible for a horrific massacre of at least 115 people in the town of Pont-Sondé last October, were both included in the designation announced Friday. “They are a direct threat to U.S. national security interests in our region,” said U.S. Secretary of State Marco…
A shooting at the Spartan College of Aeronautics and Technology in Inglewood on Friday afternoon has left two women critically injured and a suspect, believed to be a former employee, in police custody. According to the Inglewood Police Department, the incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. on the campus, located in the 8900 block of Aviation Boulevard. Emergency services responded promptly to the scene after receiving reports of gunfire. Los Angeles County firefighters arrived to find two victims, both women, suffering from gunshot wounds. They were transported to a nearby hospital in critical condition. Inglewood Mayor James T. Butts later confirmed…
A ship carrying humanitarian aid and international activists to Gaza was attacked by armed drones in international waters off the coast of Malta early Friday morning, severely damaging the vessel and halting its mission, according to its organizers. The ship, Conscience, part of the Freedom Flotilla Coalition, was struck at approximately 12:23 a.m. local time, the group said in a statement. The vessel, unarmed and clearly marked as civilian, suffered two drone strikes that ignited a fire and tore a substantial breach in its hull, leaving it without power and at risk of sinking. An image posted online by the…
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the embattled hip-hop mogul and music producer, has rejected a plea deal in his high-profile sex trafficking and racketeering case, paving the way for a full trial set to begin next week in Manhattan federal court. Combs, 55, appeared in court Thursday for his final pre-trial hearing, entering the courtroom in tan prison attire, carrying a notebook, and at times donning glasses to read. He waved to supporters in attendance before confirming to District Judge Arun Subramanian that he was rejecting the prosecution’s plea offer. “Yes, I do,” Combs replied when asked directly by the judge if…
The Israeli Air Force launched airstrikes early Friday near the Syrian presidential palace in Damascus, in what Israeli officials described as a stern warning to Syria’s leadership following days of intense sectarian violence between pro-government militias and fighters from the Druze minority. The strikes, confirmed by Israel’s military, marked the second attack in Syria this week. They targeted areas adjacent to the residence of President Ahmed al-Sharaa, though specific damage or casualties have not yet been disclosed. In a joint statement, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz declared that the strike was “a clear message to…
A night of baseball turned tragic on Wednesday after 21-year-old Kavan Markwood fell from the 21-foot-high Clemente Wall in right field at PNC Park during a game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Chicago Cubs. The fall left him critically injured and fighting for his life, according to officials and community members. The incident occurred during a moment of celebration when Pirates veteran Andrew McCutchen hit a double. Markwood, reportedly cheering with friends, lost his balance and fell from the bleachers, landing on the warning track below. Pittsburgh Public Safety is treating the incident as accidental. Markwood, a standout athlete…
